Interview de Zeeko Zaki pour Global News en Septembre 2018. - Inscris-toi gratuitement et surfe sans pub !
Global News: This first episode is very intense. Is this what we can expect from this show going forward?
Zeeko Zaki: Yes. Even just reading the script, I was like, “What are they doing to us?”
There is no delay. You’re thrust right into the action.
I think that’s great. You’re hooked right after that. [Dick] Wolf has his equation, he knows what he’s doing.
This is my first lead, and of course she’s come from a long line of shows and leading roles, so it was nice to check myself off of where she’s at. If I got in my head about something, she would know exactly what to say to bring me back down to earth. I’m grateful to you, Missy, if you’re reading this!
It’s almost the biggest dream possible. I never dared to dream this big. I’m trying to stay grounded and focused.
Obviously FBI deals with serious topics, but in the down moments of emotional personal stories, there’s a softness. Does the series continue in this vein?
For sure. I came into this role very stern and serious, but that’ll kill you, walking around with that weight. When I met the FBI agents, I realized that is their job. They have to separate from it, or it’ll get dangerous. When I met them, they were bubbly, outgoing, laughing, smiling. It’s the job, so you have to put boundaries on yourself and leave things at work. When nothing crazy is happening in the world, it’s a 9-to-5. They go home on the weekends. When something is going on, they’re there until it’s over.
How deeply do we delve into Omar’s character?
I’m not totally sure yet, but in Dick Wolf’s world, you get tidbits and treats. It’s a little spoon, not a ladle of character development. It keeps it exciting, and makes each bit that much more valuable. It also lends itself to the longevity of his shows.